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Breast Cancer Risk and Genetics

Thursday, October 4th, 2007

Studies to date show that most inherited cases of breast cancer have been associated with two genes: BRCA1, which stands for BReast CAncer gene one, and BRCA2, or BReast CAncer gene two. These genes function to keep breast cells growing normally and to prevent any cancer cell growth. However, if these genes are abnormal or […]